1. superlative form of direct; most direct in line, path, or course; shortest or most straightforward
2. superlative form of direct; most frank, honest, or straightforward in manner or speech
3. superlative form of direct; most immediate or without intervening steps or persons

Examples

• The directest route to the airport is Highway 101.
• She gave the directest answer possible without any hedging.
• His directest criticism came during the final review meeting.
• The directest path through the forest was blocked by fallen trees.
• That was the directest approach to solving the problem.
• She was the directest speaker in the entire group.
• The directest line of descent from the founder is through his eldest son.